Economy & Jobs — Waco, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,250 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,511 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 25.0% |
| In Labor Force | 91 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 29.2% |
| Construction | 15.3% |
| Other Services | 12.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 107 |
| Fast Food | 105 |
| Insurance Agencies | 64 |
| Gas Stations | 54 |
| Law Offices | 49 |
| Commercial Banks | 46 |
| Real Estate Offices | 40 |
| Auto Repair | 38 |
| Dental Offices | 37 |
| Physician Offices | 35 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Child Day Care | 24 |
| Coffee Shops | 21 |
| Beauty Salons | 20 |
| Used Car Dealers | 18 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.